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Mr David D. Archer is acting Governor again

-Governor Pruce out of VI from Feb. 28 to Mar. 10
Mr David D. Archer Jr., will be Acting Governor from February 28 to March 10, 2026. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh, administered Mr David D. Archer Jr.’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office in the presence of Governor Daniel Pruce. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh, administered Mr David D. Archer Jr.’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office in the presence of Governor Daniel Pruce. Photo: Government of the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor Daniel Pruce is away from the Virgin Islands, and Deputy Governor Mr David D. Archer Jr. is once again acting in the position.

According to information from the Office of the Deputy Governor, Mr Archer will be Acting Governor from today, Saturday, February 28, to March 10, 2026. 

Her Ladyship, the Honourable Justice Angelica Teelucksingh, administered Mr Archer’s Oath of Allegiance and Oath for Due Execution of Office in the presence of Governor Pruce. 

 Deputy Governor Archer, Jr’s appointment is in accordance with section 37 (1) (a) of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 which states, “During any period when the office of Governor is vacant, or the Governor is absent from the Virgin Islands or is for any other reason unable to perform the functions of his or her office, the Deputy Governor shall during His Majesty’s pleasure, act in the office of Governor and shall perform the functions of that office accordingly.”

Governor Pruce was out of the VI from February 5 to February 11, 2026. 

2 Responses to “Mr David D. Archer is acting Governor again ”

  • JC (28/02/2026, 07:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Great to see the son of the soil doing his thing. Heard he also took kcolliw schwanz in the main office. Awesome job and continue to be blessed.
  • jack (28/02/2026, 08:01) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hope his racist rass never return


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